Letter: Big business vs. local

Recently, my employers chose to support other local businesses and not renew a franchise agreement.

Aurelio's Pizza forced the Stewart family to buy everything — from the staff's shirts, bagged sauces to frozen meats — from Chicago businesses.

As a leader in the country's employment rates, Naples needs locally owned businesses.

The comments addedd to the Daily News' online article were heartwarming.

The Stewarts have contributed to our community for years, including the Sheriff's Department's youth programs, Neighborhood Health Clinic, Little League and high school football, including my son's team.